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Calgary Foothills PCN uses integrated approach to help patients quit smoking
Research shows the most effective smoking cessation strategies involve both medication support and counselling, and Dr. Richard Ward wanted to offer patients of Calgary’s Foothills Primary Care Network (CFPCN) the best of both. -
Ontario Family Health Team members share journey to effective collaboration
A key to effective interprofessional collaboration is a thorough understanding of each team member’s unique role and skills. So when Natalie Hawkins, pharmacist/owner of an independent pharmacy in Paris, Ont., took a half-time position at PrimaCare Family Health Team (FHT) in 2006, she knew the learning curve would be steep for everyone.